Job summary
Transformation Project Manager Band 6 - 37.5 hours per weekPermanent contract
4 days a week onsite (optional 1 day WFH per week)This is an exciting role for a project manager to either build on existing or develop further project management skills. Leading on several improvement projects as part of the Service Transformation Team. We are looking for an enthusiastic change agent with experience of projects and change management in a healthcare setting to lead on the implementation of several improvement projects across a range of departments within the Trust.
The candidate will have exceptional communication skills and the ability to engage with and lead ward and departmental teams through change. Using strong project management techniques to successfully deliver service improvements.
The post holder will act as ambassador for service improvement and promotion of a range of recognised quality improvement approaches and change management models to identify opportunities to support teams to deliver their financial, activity, user experience and clinical and quality outcomes and supporting teams to implement new clinical care pathways which improves health and wellbeing.
The post holder will encourage innovation and maintain a continuous improvement culture amongst staff, leading by example by constantly challenging current practice, whilst identifying opportunities for improvement for the benefit of our patients.
30th October interviews
Main duties of the job
- Manage targeted improvement and change management projects independently at any one time.
- Act as an effective role model, contribute to a culture of civility and inclusivity, positive performance management and develop own credibility through the demonstration of high standards.
- Support the Service Transformation Managers on large scale transformation programme's as part of the Trust's objectives and strategic direction to provide safe effective services and outcomes
- Lead on the performance monitoring and reporting of improvement projects, with responsibility for monitoring progress of the implementation in line with the programme timeline, recognising changing priorities and implementing corrective actions where necessary. Take responsibility for the maintenance of project documentation and reporting.
- Undertake complex data analysis from a range of sources to identify opportunities for improvement and review progress against agreed key performance indicators.
- To report on and manage risks and issues within the projects and escalation to the project Senior Responsible Officer and operational leads where required.
- Assist in creating and delivering internal and external presentations, reports and communication materials to support delivery of improvements.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Safety
- Care
- Respect
- Communication
- Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Project management qualification
Experience/Skills
Essential
- Sound knowledge of health service management including change management and service design.
- Project management skills
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Experience of project management in the health, social care or other public sector organisation
- Experience of implementing change through varying approaches
- Experience and evidence of working in partnership to deliver change and service improvement.
- Problem solving and decision - making, consulting and negotiating skills with ability to manage conflict
- Good verbal and written communication skills including ability to prepare and deliver presentations to internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent time management skills, including the ability to manage frequent interruptions and changing priorities
- Ability to prioritise, organise and plan own workload effectively and respond to pressure/change in a positive manner
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex information for use in service improvement decisions.
- Motivational skills to encourage collaborative working to improve services / performance
- Advanced analytical skills using both statistical information and intelligence to inform decision - making
- Able to work independently and under pressure, taking ownership and accountability for own projects and workload
Desirable
- Broad knowledge and understanding of the current NHS policy agenda.
- Line management experience
- Ability to develop service development plans, care pathways and service specifications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Project management qualification
Experience/Skills
Essential
- Sound knowledge of health service management including change management and service design.
- Project management skills
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Experience of project management in the health, social care or other public sector organisation
- Experience of implementing change through varying approaches
- Experience and evidence of working in partnership to deliver change and service improvement.
- Problem solving and decision - making, consulting and negotiating skills with ability to manage conflict
- Good verbal and written communication skills including ability to prepare and deliver presentations to internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent time management skills, including the ability to manage frequent interruptions and changing priorities
- Ability to prioritise, organise and plan own workload effectively and respond to pressure/change in a positive manner
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex information for use in service improvement decisions.
- Motivational skills to encourage collaborative working to improve services / performance
- Advanced analytical skills using both statistical information and intelligence to inform decision - making
- Able to work independently and under pressure, taking ownership and accountability for own projects and workload
Desirable
- Broad knowledge and understanding of the current NHS policy agenda.
- Line management experience
- Ability to develop service development plans, care pathways and service specifications.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
